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Depaolo Family History

Depaolo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Paolo, De Palo, De Polo, Di Paolo, Paolo, Depaul, De Paulo

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Where is the Depaolo family from?

You can see how Depaolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depaolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Depaolo families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Depaolo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depaolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depaolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Depaolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depaolo. 38% of Depaolo men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Depaolo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depaolo were Shoe Maker and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Shoe Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Depaolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depaolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depaolo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 367 immigration records available for the last name Depaolo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 438 military records available for the last name Depaolo. For the veterans among your Depaolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depaolo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Depaolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Depaolo in 1959 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depaolo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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